A number of people watching the Lumby Days parade Saturday saw something that wasn’t part of the parade planning.
A hit-and-run on Shuswap Avenue was observed by a number of witnesses as the annual parade was ending.
“A man had attempted to squeeze his vehicle between an occupied parked car and oncoming traffic and pedestrians,” said Lumby RCMP Cpl. Henry Proce.
“He sideswiped the entire length of a parked car.”
Proce said an elderly male in the car was slightly injured, and his vehicle was damaged from front to rear.
An off-duty police officer followed the suspect vehicle as it fled the scene.
The occupants parked the car and tried to leave on foot, but both were apprehended.
The driver, a 24-year-old Lumby man, was issued violation tickets for hit-and-run and careless driving.
“He also refused to provide a sample of his breath when demanded by police,” said Proce, adding the suspect’s vehicle was seized for 30 days and the driver now faces a 90-day driving suspension as well.
During Lumby Days, local police issued 10 Liquor Act violations for consuming liquor in a public place.
The $230 tickets, said Proce, were issued to youth in the parking areas around the Lumby Days venue and in and around the skateboard park.
Police also processed three impaired drivers and three young men were arrested by officers for causing disturbances.
“There was a notable police presence in the downtown area throughout the weekend which I believe helped lead to a successful community event,” said Proce.
“Congratulations to all the organizers and volunteers which made Lumby Days such a success this year. It was great to see so many families and children out enjoying the site and the great weather.”
